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Maintained Tested up to 7.0.6 #27 in editorial workflow

ImagePilot Featured Images

Show featured image size requirements, dimensions, branding guidelines, and image upload instructions directly inside the WordPress editor.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d47▲ +27% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score49/100Fair
All-time downloads180Since Jun 2026
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.8PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d13▲ +18.2% week over week
Our verdict

Use with caution

ImagePilot Featured Images works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

123Jul 1Aug 14Sep 28
Yesterday0
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day41Jun 22, 2026
Last 12 months181

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where ImagePilot Featured Images stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
editorial workflow >100 357 Best editorial workflow plugins →
featured image >100 4,352 Best featured image plugins →
featured image guidelines #61 306 Best featured image guidelines plugins →
gutenberg >100 7,760 Best gutenberg plugins →
Image Dimensions >100 1,335 Best Image Dimensions plugins →

About ImagePilot Featured Images

From the official readme · v1.0.0

Description

ImagePilot Featured Images helps WordPress editors upload the correct featured image every time. Display featured image guidelines, image dimensions, recommended image sizes, branding requirements, and upload instructions directly inside the WordPress editor.

Display featured image dimensions, image size requirements, branding rules, file size limits, crop instructions, and editorial guidelines directly inside the WordPress editor. Notes appear beside the Featured Image panel in Gutenberg and Classic Editor, helping content teams maintain consistent image standards across posts, pages, WooCommerce products, and custom post types.

Instead of relying on documentation, emails, spreadsheets, or screenshots, administrators can place featured image guidelines exactly where editors choose and upload images.

ImagePilot Featured Images is a lightweight WordPress plugin designed for content teams, publishers, agencies, marketing departments, WooCommerce stores, and any website that needs consistent featured image standards.

Features

  • Display featured image guidelines directly inside the WordPress editor
  • Set featured image requirements by post type
  • Create unique guidelines for page templates
  • Add individual post-level overrides
  • Gutenberg (Block Editor) support
  • Classic Editor support
  • Screen Options integration
  • Import and export settings
  • Translation ready
  • Admin-only functionality
  • No front-end output
  • Works with custom post types
  • WooCommerce compatible
  • Lightweight and easy to configure

Benefits

  • Improve content publishing consistency
  • Reduce incorrect featured image uploads
  • Help editors follow branding requirements
  • Eliminate separate image guideline documents
  • Standardize featured images across your website
  • Improve editorial workflows
  • Reduce publishing mistakes
  • Save time for content teams and website administrators

Common Use Cases

  • Featured image dimensions (1200 × 630 px)
  • Recommended image sizes
  • Maximum image file size requirements
  • Brand compliance and design guidelines
  • Product image standards
  • Social sharing image specifications
  • Landing page image requirements
  • Editorial workflow instructions
  • Marketing campaign image rules
  • Content publishing checklists

Who Is It For?

  • Content publishers
  • Editorial teams
  • Marketing departments
  • WooCommerce stores
  • Agencies managing client websites
  • News and magazine websites
  • Corporate websites
  • Bloggers and content creators
  • Educational organizations
  • Non-profit organizations

Privacy

ImagePilot Featured Images does not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal data.

Accessibility

ImagePilot Featured Images follows WordPress admin interface standards and supports keyboard navigation where applicable.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to Settings → ImagePilot Featured Images.
  4. Configure your featured image guidelines.
  5. Save your settings.

Frequently asked questions

How do I show featured image size requirements in WordPress?

ImagePilot Featured Images displays featured image requirements directly inside the WordPress editor, helping editors upload the correct image every time.

How do I tell editors what featured image size to upload?

Create featured image guidelines for post types, page templates, or individual posts. The instructions appear directly beside the Featured Image panel.

Does this work with Gutenberg?

Yes. Guidelines appear inside the Gutenberg Block Editor and support per-post overrides.

Does this work with the Classic Editor?

Yes. Guidelines appear below the Featured Image metabox in the Classic Editor.

Can I display featured image dimensions in Gutenberg?

Yes. You can display image dimensions, file size requirements, branding notes, crop instructions, and other featured image guidance.

Can I create featured image rules for WooCommerce products?

Yes. Any supported custom post type, including WooCommerce products, can have its own featured image guidelines.

Can I create different rules for different page templates?

Yes. Each page template can have unique featured image requirements.

Does it support custom post types?

Yes. Public post types that support featured images are automatically detected and supported.

Can I show recommended featured image sizes?

Yes. Display recommended image sizes, dimensions, aspect ratios, and upload instructions directly in the editor.

Can I add featured image guidelines for authors?

Yes. Guidelines help authors and editors follow image requirements before publishing content.

Can I standardize featured images across my website?

Yes. Create consistent featured image rules for posts, pages, products, and custom post types.

Will visitors see these guidelines?

No. All guidelines are displayed only inside wp-admin and never appear on the public website.

Can I export and import settings?

Yes. Export your settings to a JSON file and import them on another website.

Is the plugin translation ready?

Yes. The plugin is translation ready and can be localized into any language.

Does this slow down my website?

No. The plugin runs only inside the WordPress admin area and does not load anything on the front end.

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FAQ

ImagePilot Featured Images: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026

Is ImagePilot Featured Images free?

Yes. ImagePilot Featured Images is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is ImagePilot Featured Images safe to use in 2026?

ImagePilot Featured Images works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

How many websites use ImagePilot Featured Images?

ImagePilot Featured Images is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 180 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.

Does ImagePilot Featured Images work with WordPress 7.1?

ImagePilot Featured Images is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does ImagePilot Featured Images need?

ImagePilot Featured Images requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was ImagePilot Featured Images last updated?

The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 22, 2026 (3 months ago).

Who makes ImagePilot Featured Images?

ImagePilot Featured Images is developed and maintained by Chintan Soni.

What are the best alternatives to ImagePilot Featured Images?

The most popular alternatives to ImagePilot Featured Images are Oasis Workflow (600+ installs), GuestDock (60+ installs) and WP Branches For Post (50+ installs).

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